Fundraising 101

Fundraising 101

Extreme Adventure. Extreme Community Impact.

Asking for donations can leave even the most outgoing person with trembling knees. Just remember… the #1 reason that people give is because you asked them! People give to people – not causes – and your passion and enthusiasm for going OVER THE EDGE (OTE) in support of Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes will inspire contributions.

Quick Tips

How to Raise $750 or More…it’s not as hard as you think

Sample Donation Request Letter

We have provided a sample donation request letter that can be sent to your friends, family and co-workers. Feel free to customize the letter to include why you are going Over The Edge and why Special Olympics Wisconsin is important to you.

What’s Next?

At this point you’ve registered to go OVER THE EDGE, reached your fundraising goal, your adrenaline is probably pumping and you have the date circled on your calendar. What does that all mean? It means you have helped us provide our athletes the opportunity to train, compete, forage friendships, feel pride and receive free health screenings. For that, we can never thank you enough!